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Kuo: Only iPhone 15 Pro Models Will Support Higher-Speed Data Transfers With USB-C Upgrade
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I think that's just being silly.
Unless...you meant the lasers mounted on the delivery iSharks??? Cause THAT would be cool!
Limiting to USB 2.0 speeds in 2023 … wouldn‘t be the first time Apple engaged in throttling …
The iPhone 15 Pro models that are planned for next year will support higher wired transfer speeds thanks to the transition to USB-C, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
While all iPhone 15 models are going to feature USB-C ports instead of Lightning ports, the faster transfer speeds will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models. Standard iPhone 15 models will continue to feature USB 2.0 speeds, the same as Lightning.
Kuo says that transfer speeds will likely "improve markedly" on the iPhone 15 Pro models, with support for "at least" USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3. With the upgrade, iPhone 15 Pro models will be able to transfer video files and other file types at quicker speeds, with Kuo predicting a significantly improved user experience.
USB 2.0 transfer speeds are limited to 480Mb/s, while USB 3.2 supports speeds up to 20Gb/s. Thunderbolt 3 supports data transfer speeds up to 40Gb/s, so if Kuo is correct, there will be a major difference in wired data transfer speeds between Pro and non-Pro iPhone 15 models.
Apple is transitioning to USB-C across its product lineup, and the first USB-C iPhones are due next year. Apple is making the change in order to comply with European regulations that require electronic devices to have non-proprietary, common charging methods.
Article Link: Kuo: Only iPhone 15 Pro Models Will Support Higher-Speed Data Transfers With USB-C Upgrade
If I plug my iPhone 15 Pro to an USB-C Monitor, connect Magic Keyboard and Trackpad, then I can continue with macOS and the macOS counterparts of all iPhone Apps?
What love? iPadOS is barely getting multitasking after a decade of failed attempts!
Here, I'll connect the dots for you.
iPhone Phablet = iPhad (aka the "Pro" coffee table phones)
Still going to usb 2.0 on lower end phones.
It’s so funny it’s tragic lol. 2023 and a leading tech company is rumoured to be introducing a port that has speeds straight out of 2007
And if some euro member told us we all had to buy BMW’s, nobody out there would object if they made a cheaper model with some stuff left off, would they!
It sucks that some political group, like the EU, can demand that a major manufacturer sell their products with a connecting system to fit euro’s choice instead of the rest of the world. And if that manufacturer chooses to make a cheaper connector on the lower end models to meet that demand, so be it.
Your mileage may vary. unkl bob
It sucks that some political group, like the EU, can demand that a major manufacturer sell their products with a connecting system to fit euro’s choice instead of the rest of the world. And if that manufacturer chooses to make a cheaper connector on the lower end models to meet that demand, so be it.
Your mileage may vary. unkl bob
be interested on charging speed. it runs about 27w i think now it would be nice if it is at least over 30w. 45w would be ideal at the very least.
I’m expecting Thunderbolt speeds for the Pro models and at least USB 3.0 speeds for the non-Pro models.
No I think that they lied about what they are trying to accomplish. They are trying to make all the manufacturers equal. No more advantages for Apple and Samsung. But equivalence with the European manufacturers. Apple can still say no. That is the advantage that thunderbolt offers, besides the reason that Apple will say publicly. That it helps customers.
It's getting better and better. This can become a full fledged conspiracy theory rivaling on flat earthers and lizard people. Keep it going! You're onto something... 😂
I think the EU are trying to promote a single standard for devices so consumers don’t have to have a mix of different charge connectors on multiple products. Apples own range is a bit of a mess with USB-C on ‘some’ iPads and lightning ports on iPhones. It would be nice to have one type to suit all and would be less of a pain when travelling.
Why should they care about customers. It’s never about customers or citizens. It’s about power and I think it’s the beginning of something else. If they can dictate in how products shall be developed they will continue to do so.
Europe has some of the best consumer laws in the world for protecting consumers against rogue companies and we have much longer warranty periods than most countries or regions. I think it’s a bit of a stretch claiming a switch to usb-c is about government power, come off it. Was it about power when all electrical plugs changed, or when earth pins were added? Having a standard across all manufacturers is better for everybody.
While the EU has longer warranty periods, we do pay for it in terms f higher prices. It can also be a bit of a challenge, since the seller, not the manufacturer, is responsible for warranty claims based the manufacturer's initial period, and returning a device to them can be problematic if you bought it in say Portugal and reside in Germany. Even if you do, the seller can claim it's not a warranty issue.
In addition, it only protects you for items bought in the EU, so if you decide to buy something abroad you have no protection, and possibly no warranty at all, depending on the manufacturer. Overall, it's good but not as simple as it seems.
I agree it's not some power grab. Standards are good, although the EU directive is pretty lax overall in that nothing prevents a manufacturer from making a proprietary interface using USB-C as long as basic PD specs are met.
Nope. 6 months of warranty. After that it’s you who need to have the proof that the defect was on the product. And after 24 months you are out of luck. EU takes to much control of the life of the people. They should leave the people alone.
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I’ve never had a problem getting something replaced after 6 months or even 2 years in fact. The standard warranty period is 12 months, not 6 and 24 months for hardware defects. A lot of manufacturers/retailers will honour beyond that which can’t be said for other regions around the world.
"Standard iPhone 15 models will continue to feature USB 2.0 speeds, the same as Lightning".
You mean "same as all current iPhones". My iPad Pro 12.7" (2nd Gen) has lightning, yet still supports USB 3.0 transfer speeds. It's got nothing to do with the physical port spec. I suspect they'll just keep using the same USB controller.
You mean "same as all current iPhones". My iPad Pro 12.7" (2nd Gen) has lightning, yet still supports USB 3.0 transfer speeds. It's got nothing to do with the physical port spec. I suspect they'll just keep using the same USB controller.